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In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Rapid Acceleration of Diagnostics (RADxsm) initiative was formed to accelerate the development, validation, and commercialization of innovative point-of-care and home-based tests, as well as improvements to clinical laboratory tests, that can directly detect SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

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Welcome to the Point of Care Technology Research Network

Welcome to the Point of Care Technology Research Network

Welcome to the Point of Care Technology Research Network

Welcome to the Point of Care Technology Research Network

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Our goal is to develop technologies with clinical applications using a network model that enhances complementary strengths and builds multidisciplinary partnerships. 

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Our Centers

Atlanta Center for Microsystems Engineered Point-of-Care Technologies

Focus: To develop and translate microsystems-engineered technologies including microchip-enabled devices that include microelectromechanical systems (MEMs)-based sensors, microfluidics, and smartphone-based systems. Read MoreAboutAtlanta Center for Microsystems Engineered Point-of-Care Technologies »

Center for Point-of-Care Technologies Research for Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Focus: To develop and test the accuracy, acceptability, and optimal implementation of point-of-care tests for sexually transmitted diseases in diverse care delivery contexts both in the United States and in resource-limited settings. Read MoreAboutCenter for Point-of-Care Technologies Research for Sexually Transmitted Diseases »

Center for Innovation in Point of Care Technologies for HIV/AIDS at Northwestern

Focus: To support the development of a pipeline of Point-of-Care Technologies designed to meet the clinical needs of people who live with HIV/AIDS in low- and middle-income countries. Read MoreAboutCenter for Innovation in Point of Care Technologies for HIV/AIDS at Northwestern »

Center for Advancing Point of Care in Heart, Lung, Blood, and Sleep Diseases

Focus: To support development and testing of promising “late-stage” point of care technologies that can be rapidly deployed to enhance the diagnosis, monitoring, management and/or treatment of heart, lung, blood and sleep disorders. Read MoreAboutCenter for Advancing Point of Care in Heart, Lung, Blood, and Sleep Diseases »

News from Our Centers

COVID-19 Testing Is Here to Stay: The Intersection Between Vaccination and Testing

Register by Sept 29 Read MoreAboutCOVID-19 Testing Is Here to Stay: The Intersection Between Vaccination and Testing »

New COVID-19 Lab Pool Testing: Operational Playbook Launches on WhenToTest.org

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Webinar: CORE Response: Empowering Communities to Effectively Respond to the Evolving Pandemic in the U.S. and Overseas

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WhenToTest.org Develops Online Tools for Effective COVID-19 Testing

New Resources Help Schools and Businesses Reduce the Risk of an Outbreak Read MoreAboutWhenToTest.org Develops Online Tools for Effective COVID-19 Testing »

The RADx Tech Process: Accelerating Innovation for COVID-19 Testing

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RADx Tech: A New Paradigm for MedTech Development

IEEE Special Issue highlighting the insights, lessons learned, and critical components of RADx Tech Read MoreAboutRADx Tech: A New Paradigm for MedTech Development »

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Our Partners

 
 
National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering
 
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
 
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
 
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health 
 
Fogarty International Center
 
Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research
 
Office of AIDS Research and Office of Disease Prevention